County Durham news

• Tributes to former mayor and 'true friend' of Gateshead

  22-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Neil Weatherley died on December 12 aged just 64 and was devoted to Gateshead
  
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• Taxi firm reports record-breaking weekend as Metro strikes bring network to a standstill

  22-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blueline Taxis and Go North East buses both saw increased passenger numbers on Friday and Saturday
  
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• Sgt Peppers to Plus Four - 18 shops Geordies got their Christmas clobber from

  22-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those of us of a certain age will remember where we bought our Christmas outfits from and these shops that have long gone will bring back some fashion faux pas memories
  
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• Heaton takeaway boss fined after tribunal finds employee was racially abused and had wages cut

  22-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Valentin Mihaes says he was subject to racist abuse and was forced to work for four months without a day off
  
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• Meet the Newcastle United superfan who celebrated with Miguel Almiron

  22-12-2019 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ball boy Ethan Beckford, 14, jumped out to hug the football star when he rushed over to the sideline
  
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• Two dead and hundreds harmed after being given wrong drugs in North East hospitals

  22-12-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 2,375 prescribing mistakes in the region were reported to an NHS watchdog last year
  
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• New £6.3m Sunderland specialist autism school vows to provide 'the very best education'

  22-12-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Harry Watts Academy is being built in Ramillies Road, Redhouse, in north Sunderland and is set to be completed in 2021
  
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• DWP announces benefit for former mine workers left with debilitating condition

  22-12-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Known as 'miner's claw', those who use hand-held vibrating power tools for long periods of time as part of their work are often at increased risk of developing the condition
  
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• Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ridiculed after blaming Tony Blair for election defeat

  22-12-2019 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Pidcock lost her North West Durham seat to the Conservatives during this month's general election
  
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• Family who found message from Chinese prisoner in Tesco Christmas card thought it was 'a prank'

  22-12-2019 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco has since said it has shut down operations at the plant
  
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• Hero security guard saves life of woman on wrong side of Wearmouth Bridge railings

  22-12-2019 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Porter, 65, held on to the vulnerable woman through the railings of the Sunderland bridge and spoke to her before the police arrived
  
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• Fire service warning after candle fire almost leaves Newcastle home devastated

  22-12-2019 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have put out a warning in the run-up to Christmas after the candle set fire to the blinds and window frame
  
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• Has this mum's Elf on The Shelf prank gone too far?

  22-12-2019 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared a very dark Elf On The Shelf prank for other people to try out on their kids, but some think it would be a step too far
  
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• I'm A Celebrity winner Toff 'detained' at Maldives airport over passport issue and begs for help

  22-12-2019 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former I'm A Celebrity winner Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo has begged for help after being detained at Male airport
  
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• What time is Top of the Pops on Christmas Day? Famous music show returns

  22-12-2019 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top of the Pops will be back on TV for a Christmas special on BBC1 on Christmas Day but a lot earlier than we're used to
  
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• Here's why you may have seen 20 Santas floating down the River Tyne on paddle boards

  22-12-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Festive paddle boarders came from across the North to take part in an 11km event on Saturday
  
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• Despicable lowlife with 188 previous convictions posed as a police officer to steal from 91-year-old

  22-12-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Serial crook Ann Simpson duped the vulnerable South Shields victim by telling him she was there to help him keep his money safe
  
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• Why there are more than 100 parrots living wild in the North East

  22-12-2019 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Heaton to Hartlepool - researchers say that the region's parrot population is only set to grow in coming years
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special lineup as stars return to ballroom

  22-12-2019 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special is always one of the most watched programmes on Christmas Day
  
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• Customers left furious after Wetherspoon cancels Monday Club discounts

  22-12-2019 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pub runs a regular Monday Club which sees drink prices slashed but the promotion has been cancelled before Christmas
  
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• Mental health nurse who told patient to 'hurry up and die' found guilty of abusing patients

  22-12-2019 11:04
  
  Alastair Quinn, 58, was convicted for a string of offences including knocking one patient to the ground with such force that he cut his head open
  
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• The Queen gives all her staff this traditional gift - which you can pick up for £6 in Tesco

  22-12-2019 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the past the palace staff would enjoy luxury brands including Harrods or Fortnum & Mason but this year they've been downgraded to Tesco Finest
  
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• Newcastle bar launches bid to find man turned away for wearing tracksuit bottoms

  22-12-2019 10:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Robson was turned away by bouncers at Mayfair in Newcastle city centre on Black Eye Friday
  
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• North East news RECAP: Traffic easing on A1(M) after earlier crash

  22-12-2019 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Traffic easing on A1(M) after earlier crash

  22-12-2019 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Traffic chaos in Newcastle city centre as last minute shoppers rush to town

  22-12-2019 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Traffic chaos in Newcastle city centre

  22-12-2019 10:00
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Heavy traffic in Newcastle city centre as last minute shoppers rush to town

  22-12-2019 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Delays on A1(M) after car crashes into central reservation

  22-12-2019 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive and Teesside Live's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle, Teesside and the North East
  
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• Take a look at these 10 homes on the market in Newcastle for less than £70,000

  22-12-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have put together a list of homes that are up for sale in areas including Gosforth, Kenton, Walker, Lemington and Fawdon
  
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• 'It can be a lonely place' - What it's like to spend Christmas in HMP Frankland

  22-12-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Convicted murderer Ray Gilbert speaks about his experience over two spells serving time at HMP Frankland
  
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• 'Any change is good' - Blyth residents outline town's needs as Ian Levy is sworn in as MP

  22-12-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents feel that Blyth, which has seen its fortunes decline over recent years, could have better days to come
  
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• 'Any change is good' - Blyth residents outline town needs as Ian Levy officially sworn in as MP

  22-12-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents feel that Blyth, which has seen its fortunes decline over recent years, could have better days to come
  
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• The 10 household dangers every parent should be aware of

  22-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents says young children can be seriously injured or even die because of accidents in the home and it has this advice for parents
  
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• More than 105 North East schools are running at a loss - with some losing MILLIONS a year

  22-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 105 local-authority maintained schools (13%) reported a revenue deficit in 2018/19, down from 109 in 2017/18
  
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• 'I have £7 in the bank' - the reality of spending Christmas on Universal Credit

  22-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lynne Myers, 65, and Barry Parker, 61, will be spending Christmas alone this year and will not be enjoying a Christmas lunch as they struggle to make ends meet
  
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